Workplace Bullying Among Teachers: An Analysis From the Job Demands-Resources (JD-R) Model Perspective

Area of Science:

• Occupational Health Psychology
• Educational Management
• Sociology of Work

Background:

• Workplace bullying is a significant issue affecting educators globally.
• The Job Demands-Resources (JD-R) model provides a framework for understanding employee well-being.
• Understanding the prevalence and predictors of workplace bullying in the education sector is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

• To analyze workplace bullying among teachers using the Job Demands-Resources (JD-R) model.
• To determine the prevalence of workplace bullying within a sample of European education employees.
• To identify strategies for reducing workplace bullying by examining job demands and resources.

Main Methods:

• Utilized data from the 5th European Working Conditions Survey.
• Collected a subsample of 261 education employees.
• Employed partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) to test the JD-R model and hypotheses.

Main Results:

• A workplace bullying prevalence rate of 4.4% was identified among education employees.
• Nearly half of the surveyed teachers (48.7%) reported experiencing workplace bullying.
• The study found that limiting job demands and increasing job resources are associated with reduced workplace bullying.

Conclusions:

• Workplace bullying in educational settings can be mitigated through strategic interventions.
• The JD-R model effectively explains the dynamics of workplace bullying among teachers.
• Recommendations focus on optimizing job demands and resources to foster a healthier work environment for educators.